Burlington Northern Santa Fe

After the 1995 BNSF merger, many units were patched to the initials of their new corporate owner. One unique unit, #9235 received a large BNSF font on the sides of the cab. Reportedly used from stencils for covered hoppers, it seems that it was the easiest thing to do to get the unit back on the road in a timely manner!

BNSF FEATURES:

• Forward standard ditch lights

• Illuminated front and rear number boards

• Black anticilmbers

• Small EMD front plow

Union Pacific

To make room for the onslaught of arriving new motive power, UP renumbered (and in some cases repainted) their aging fleet of SD60M’s. Retaining the red stripe sill, these units operated in the mid-2000’s before the full adaptation of adding the yellow stripes. Some fully repainted UP units were updated with UP’s “Lightning Stripe” scheme with wings on the nose. We are offering four different paint variations including a faded Prime for Grime version to add some variety to your fleet!

 

UP FEATURES:

• Late red sill era

• Front ditch lights

• Four different paint variations to choose from!

• Front illuminated number boards

• Road number specific details

 

ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:

• #2257 Faded colors with patched numbers, large UP style front plow, firecracker antenna

• #2285 Low lightning stripe repaint with UP wings, large UP style plow, firecracker antenna

• #2365 High lightning stripe repaint with UP wings, large EMD style plow, firecracker antenna

• #2367 Standard UP repaint with small UP shield, large EMD style plow, firecracker antenna - Era: 2005 2008

 

 

CSX

Included in an EMD advert promoting their then-new SD60M, EMD showed off an artist rendition CSX scheme applied. This was most likely done to help generate sales as CSX ordered 10 SD60’s in 1989. We bring this “what if” idea to life as our Legendary Liveries series! In an alternate timeline, CSX ordered 10 SD60M’s (8710-8719) for testing and crew comfort. They were delivered in CSX’s “Stealth” scheme, and operated with other highhorsepower locomotives in service.

 

CSX FEATURES:

• CSX “Stealth” scheme

• Front and rear illuminated number boards

• Large EMD front plow

• Firecracker antenna

• Accurate CSX colors and artwork

 

 

 

 

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

In 1984, EMD unveiled the first four SD60 demonstrator locomotives. The SD60 was equipped with a 3,800 horsepower, 16 cylinder, turbocharged 710G3A prime mover. Five years later, EMD began offering the SD60 with the wide nose “safety” cab with the infamous “Tri-Clops” 3-piece windshield, thus creating the SD60M. The term “Tri-clops” is a popular railfan nickname that refers to the original 3-window cab design.

Union Pacific was the first road to order these new SD60M locomotives followed by Burlington Northern and SOO Line. BN’s SD60M locomotives went on to the merged BNSF while the SOO Line units went to Canadian Pacific. Some of the BNSF units found more mileage with Norfolk Southern and in lease service for CEFX.

 

SD60M “Tri-Clops” SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Coupler cut levers

• MU stands

• Windshield wipers

• Wire grab irons

• FlexibleTrainline and MU hoses

• Walkway tread

• Lift rings

• Sanding lines

• Lit number boards

• Lit class lights, if equipped

• Lit signal lights and/or beacons, if equipped

• Bell placement & type per prototype

• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes

• EMD HTC trucks with animated bearing caps

• Speed recorder unless noted

• See-through cab windows and full cab interior

• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance

• McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible

• DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector

• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more

• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain

• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation

• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

• LED Lighting for realistic appearance

• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

• Accurately painted and printed paint schemes

• Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage

• Minimum radius: 18” Recommended radius 22”

 

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound

• Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality

• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC

• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode

• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC

• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

• Precision slow speed control

• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights

• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

• CV chart included in the box

 

LEGENDARY LIVERIES

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, protofreelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

 

PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE

• Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment

• Faded base colors matched to the prototype

• Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust

 

 

Order Due Date: March 31, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2024

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